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Our major policy statements articulate CSIRO's core commitment

Legal

CSIRO's legal information including copyright, legal notice and disclaimer and accessibility.

Ethical human research

Where CSIRO research requires the involvement or study of people as research subjects and participants, we're committed to the welfare of those participants within the scope of our research activities.

Ethical animal research

Where CSIRO research requires the use or study of animals for scientific purposes, CSIRO accepts responsibility for the welfare of these animals and is committed to ensuring that the best possible standards of animal health and wellbeing are applied at all times.

Modern Slavery Statement

This statement sets out the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation’s (CSIRO)’s actions to meet its reporting obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) (the Act).

Research and technology policy

Freedom to conduct CSIRO research and technology transfer policy ensures that CSIRO does not enter into arrangements which might constrain CSIRO’s ability to perform its functions.

Shareholding policy

CSIRO seeks to identify appropriate opportunities to commercialise scientific research, including through forming or participating in the forming of partnerships or companies. This policy outlines the conditions under which CSIRO may consider forming, or participate in forming, a separate entity.

Science and delivery policy

We adhere to the highest standards of service and delivery to solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology.

Privacy

CSIRO is committed to protecting your personal information and complying with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) ('Privacy Act') and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

Child safe policy

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs, whether we are undertaking research, engaging with the public or nurturing future scientists in person or online.

Governance policy

CSIRO’s Governance Policy explains what CSIRO must do to ensure that we fulfil our purpose effectively and accountably.

Finance policy

The Australian community expects Commonwealth Entities like CSIRO to manage public funds effectively.

Our people policies

Code of Conduct

This document contains CSIRO's Code of Conduct and explains the conduct and behaviour expected of the Organisation and everyone working in CSIRO.

CSIRO Enterprise Agreement

This agreement operates to the exclusion of all previously applicable agreements or awards certified under the Industrial Relations Act 1988, the Workplace Relations Act 1996 and/or the Fair Work Act 2009.

HSE policy

We are committed to ensuring our people thrive and everyone goes home safely, every day.

Diversity, inclusion and belonging

Solving Australia's greatest challenges through innovative science and technology takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences.

People policy

Our people bring the creativity, skill and enthusiasm needed to produce outstanding science.

Public comment policy

The procedure outlines the appropriate processes staff should undertake when commenting publicly whether on behalf of CSIRO or in a private capacity.

Social media house rules

We have house rules for our social media to help create a safe, inclusive and respectful community for everyone.